Kundah Hôtel provides a focused exploration of Indian culinary traditions through a diverse menu highlighting regional spices and aromatic blends. The selection emphasizes a wide variety of vegetarian preparations that utilize fresh lentils, garden vegetables, and traditional dairy components to achieve complex flavor profiles. Expertly balanced masalas provide a foundational depth to signature curries, while clay oven techniques impart distinct textures to various plant-based offerings. Diners encounter a menu constructed around time-honored cooking methods that showcase the versatility of pulses, grains, and seasonal produce in authentic combinations. Fragrant basmati rice and house-made breads accompany these dishes to ensure a complete sensory experience centered on traditional preparation. Each plate reflects an objective commitment to maintaining the integrity of South Asian flavor structures through careful sourcing and methodical execution of classic recipes.
Kundah Hôtel is widely celebrated for its innovative Indian fusion cuisine, which creatively blends traditional flavors with local Quebec ingredients. Many diners highly recommend the generous and diverse tasting menu, often describing it as an exceptional culinary journey that offers great value for the quality provided. While the service is frequently praised for being professional, friendly, and attentive, some guests have noted inconsistencies, ranging from temperature issues and loud music to mixed experiences depending on seating arrangements. Although the unique concept and vibrant atmosphere leave a lasting impression on most, it is important to note that the menu is experimental rather than strictly traditional, making it a distinct dining experience that encourages reservations.
I have waited more than a month to write this review, to test if I still remember the flavours, & I do! I have visited the restaurant along with my wife on our way back to Halifax. We have a very critical attitude when it comes to food as it has to meet not only the taste but also be healthy & unique. We ordered some dishes that suit our South Indian taste buds & we were taken away by surprise as each one of the orders gave us more than we expected. It was ingenious to use local ingredients to substitute for the ingredients from India. For example, using Rhubarb in place of tamarind for sourness, using softened squashes with crispness to substitute for Indian crispy savoury “Tikka Chat” & making it much healthier than the original recipe, not hesitating to use rich ingredients such as cashew, were a few of those experiences. I fell in love with the palak paneer where the chef used alternative lighter cheese, taking away my hatred towards traditional paneer which is usually quite heavy. All this at a very reasonable price too.
I see a dedication to offer the best food to customers & showing respect for the Chef/Owner Raphael’s Grandad in naming the restaurant “Kundah”. I have recommended this restaurant to my friends & family members & will definitely visit it in the future when I visit Quebec City. I wish the team all the Best!
Dining at Kundah felt like discovering a local secret & after a long day of doing the touristy stuff, this was a welcome change. As most other reviews already suggest, the food served here is NOT AUTHENTIC INDIAN food. & neither does it claim to be.
This restaurant serves Indian-inspired flavors, made entirely with local produce & products of Quebec - & boy do they impress!
We were served by Sam, one of the owners, who not only talked us through each of the vegetarian offerings in the menu but also happily shared the delightful origin story of the restaurant.
Our order included the Seabuckthorn Puri, Vada Pav, Hot sauce (so unique & definitely a good kick!), Palak Curry (featuring Cheese Curds instead of paneer!!) & Dal (made with local lentils), rice & chapati (so hot, so fresh, so yum!).
We were floored by the unique twists added to Indian recipes, the quick service & flavorful servings. 12/10 would recommend!
Dining at Kundah felt like discovering a local secret & after a long day of doing the touristy stuff, this was a welcome change. As most other reviews already suggest, the food served here is NOT AUTHENTIC INDIAN food. & neither does it claim to be.
This restaurant serves Indian-inspired flavors, made entirely with local produce & products of Quebec - & boy do they impress!
We were served by Sam, one of the owners, who not only talked us through each of the vegetarian offerings in the menu but also happily shared the delightful origin story of the restaurant.
Our order included the Seabuckthorn Puri, Vada Pav, Hot sauce (so unique & definitely a good kick!), Palak Curry (featuring Cheese Curds instead of paneer!!) & Dal (made with local lentils), rice & chapati (so hot, so fresh, so yum!).
We were floored by the unique twists added to Indian recipes, the quick service & flavorful servings. 12/10 would recommend!
Oct 4, 2023
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Je passe ma vie au restaurant alors je suis très critique quand je dis que chaque expérience au Kundah hôtel est un sans faute! La nourriture est excellente, goûteuse, unique & généreuse, le personnel est attentif (mais sans être invasif) & de bon conseil, les cocktails sont inventifs, le tout, sans se ruiner. Je ne cesse de recommander à tous & ai déjà hâte à ma prochaine visite.
The food was so good that I felt like I wanted more (especially of the entrées, not extremely abundant). Additionally, it would be nice to have more choice. Anyway, everything was nearly perfect, & the taste unique.
As always my favorite restaurant experience in Quebec. Lovely place, amazing service, food is so delicious, the drinks are unique & tasty. You can tell everyone there loves their job & are passionnate.
C'est une expérience unique dans son genre, les saveurs & l'originalité des plats sont au rendez-vous!
L'accueil & le service est un 10/10 & fait parti de l'excellence!
Belle table abordable dans une ambiance amicale. Il y a la possibilité d'avoir un menu aléatoire qui permet d'obtenir une nouvelle expérience unique à chaque visite! Bref, un restaurant à découvrir ou à redécouvrir pour passer à chaque fois une excellente expérience culinaire & une bonne soirée!
